In a candid revelation, British pop icon Engelbert Humperdinck claims that Elvis Presley adopted his signature sideburns from him. Humperdinck, known for hits like “Release Me,” stated, “I had it first. He took it from me and I told him so,” recalling their early encounters in Las Vegas during the 1970s.
Their relationship extended beyond style. Elvis reportedly confided to his bodyguards that Humperdinck reminded him of his twin brother, Jesse Garon, who died at birth—a sentiment that deeply touched Humperdinck.
Humperdinck also shared that Elvis taught him valuable lessons in humility and performance. “He taught me humility,” he said. “When you see him work, you realise the traits that he had. I recognise them very easily because there was a lot of honesty in his performance and he never took his image seriously.”
Their friendship is further commemorated in a recent collaboration between Humperdinck and Azerbaijani singer EMIN on a cover of Elvis’ “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” produced by 16-time Grammy winner David Foster. The project aims to honor Elvis’ enduring legacy.
For a deeper insight into their bond, watch this video where Engelbert shares memories of his friendship with Elvis: